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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,964.44, 7,443.78 and 2,039.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,964.44, 7,443.78 and 2,039.44 is: 3,057.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,964.44 : 7,443.78 = 2,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,964.44/7,443.78 = 2,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,964.44x = 7,443.78 × 2,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,964.44x = 15,181,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181,142.68/4,964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.98

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